Welcome to the second TechF1Podcast. Matt and I dissect and discuss the technical minefield that was the German grand prix. There are 3 main topics for this show -

McLaren’s upgrades and upturn in pace

Lotus’ promise and their fascinating DDRS/F-Duct system

Red Bull’s Torque maps

Here’s the full timeline of topics discussed:

Topic Discussed

Time

McLaren’s sidepods upgrade

2:20

McLaren’s third vortex generator

8:45

Many, small upgrades or little, big upgrades?

11:40

Mika Hakkinen’s comment on upgrade processes

14:30

Getting tyre temperature & Ferrari’s front pull rod suspension

18:35

An “energy drinks formula”

25:30

Lotus’ potential

27:55

Lotus’ fascinating aerodynamic device

31:00

Red Bull’s Torque maps

41:00

How innovation is what makes F1 “the pinnacle of motorsport”

45:30

Our predictions for the Hungarian Grand Prix

50:00

Thank you for the wonderful feedback we got for our first episode. We here humbled with the positive reaction. We also noted the constructive criticism and we’ll strive to keep improving with every show.

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